Comparison

Link Match vs Match Squad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Link Match

Embark on a global journey in this innovative Match-3 puzzle game. Link colorful objects to crush them, create massive combos, and earn rewards. Enjoy visually pleasing levels with satisfying effects and unique boosters, all without ads.

Highlights
  • Innovative Match-3 gameplay
  • Easy to pick up controls
  • No ads
  • Variety of unique boosters
  • Thousands of story mode levels
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Diagonal linking
Features
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Pack your stuff! It is time to go on a journey around the world! With what?! Your lovely caravan of course! Seems exciting, isn’t it? Well, welcome to the exciting world of Link Match. Hop on in! This game shows no ads at all! Link Match is an innovative, next-generation Match-3 game, with improved & easy controls to pick up. Start tackling levels one after another. Link colorful objects together to crush them. Make long links to clear the board, and earn chests that contain amazing rewards! The game is focused on player freedom and making very large combos. It even allows diagonal linking! Levels are specially designed so that they will stimulate your senses through visually pleasing characters, satisfying physical effects, and unique boosters. Playing Link Match is like directing a cartoon. Cause colorful explosions, direct mini planes toward your targets, and save chubby birds to make some space. Every move you make will put a smile on your face. Features: ◉ Unique and easy to pick up ◉ Relaxing gameplay ◉ Polished art style ◉ Variety of Boosters; Mini planes, bombs, rockets, and -if you manage to get it- the amazing COLOR BLASTER! ◉ Compete with real players around the world and put your name on the leaderboards ◉ Story mode with thousands of levels ◉ Scientifically proven gameplay that improves cognitive brain functions ◉ Endless fun! Want to clear your mind and focus on having fun? Well, your caravan is still waiting for you. We are all packed with all these features and ready for you to join! Have a seat. We’ll get the journey beginning while you wait for the download!

About

Match Squad

Engage in a vibrant match-3 puzzle adventure with exciting challenges and treasure rewards. Earn dice to attack rivals, steal loot, and defend your cities. Play solo or with friends, offline or online.

Highlights
  • Match-3 puzzles with boosters
  • Dice rolling for attacks and rewards
  • Build and upgrade cities
  • Defend treasures from raids
  • Join a global community
  • Offline play available
Features
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Puzzles? Piggies? Adventures? Fun? For free? YES! Match Squad is all this and so much more! Get ready for a fun and engaging match-3 puzzle adventure filled with exciting challenges, treasure-like rewards, and endless fun! Train your brain with challenging puzzles, tackle eye candy obstacles, and blast through levels with powerful booster combos! That’s not all! Earn dice as you complete levels and roll to attack, steal treasures, attack your friends and protect your cities with the help of your Piggy Squad! Match, Roll & Win!
 Join the vibrant community of players and take on exciting match-3 challenges! Solve puzzles, sort and blast obstacles, and unlock powerful boosters to rise to the top. With every level you complete, you’ll earn a dice roll to attack rival cities, steal treasures, gain shields, and earn precious rewards! Features: -BUILD & UPGRADE your cities by earning treasures!
 -SWIPE & MATCH through hundreds of addictive levels with unique boosters!
 -ROLL THE DICE to attack friends, steal loot, and claim your rewards!
 -DEFEND YOUR TREASURES and protect your city from enemy raids!
 -JOIN A THRIVING COMMUNITY and team up with players worldwide!
 -STRATEGIZE YOUR MOVES to outsmart rivals and become the King of Match Squad!
 -NO ADS & NO WI-FI NEEDED – Play anytime, anywhere! The Story of Match Squad For centuries, piggies lived in peace until one day the Banker’s clumsiness led to the discovery of a secret chamber in the Dice Wars Memorial Museum. Inside were the Dice War legends, carved from stone, with the Dice Guardian holding the mighty dice at the top of his magic wand. The stealer, who happened to be there, saw an opportunity and stole a legendary gem from the mighty dice. Suddenly, the balance in the piggy universe was disrupted. A big burst of light was seen from all corners of the universe, and there they were - Dice Guardian and his companions, back and alive! Ready to match, roll, and rule? Join Match Squad today! Match Squad is a free game, perfect for those who enjoy either easy games or hard games.This new game is a classic puzzle game that also includes a dice board game as a mini-game. Play the dice game and discover new boards! Download this free puzzle game, enhance your zen and become the master of relaxing puzzles! You can play solo or with your friends and family to get social! Use strategy and logic to clash with others as a team! Download now and start enjoying this free game with no ads! Match Squad will be updated regularly with more levels, new boosters, and exciting events! Already enjoying the game? Leave us a review and stay tuned for updates! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matchsquadofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchsquadofficial/ Match Squad is free to play but optional in-game items require payment. You can for free play anytime online and offline, but in-app purchases do require an active internet connection.

Screenshots

Link Match4 screens
Match Squad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link Match at 80% against Match Squad's 31%. Link Match also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Link Match sells 18 one-off in-app purchases and Match Squad sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Link Match holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 172 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Link Match's written reviews are positive against 31% of Match Squad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Link Match versus Match Squad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLink MatchMatch Squad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (172 ratings) — better4.6 (80 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better31.0% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better80
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.5 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size379 MB444 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicLabCypher Games

Customer experience

Link Match

All ratings172 ratings
Positive99.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%

Match Squad

All ratings80 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative60.7%

Bugs and requests

Link Match

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game not working
  • No teams to join
  • Chat not working
  • Not connecting to online features
  • Lost coins after purchase
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  • App reappearing after uninstalling
  • Cannot pass level 550
  • Cannot open game after update
  • Game taken offline or not loading

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make the game free
  • Fix the store to allow purchases
  • Add new levels
  • Improve customer service response time

Match Squad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Link Match

One-time18
  • Mini Timed Offer$0.99
  • Traveller's Moves Aid$0.99
  • Mini Multi Offer$0.99
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  • Handful of Coins$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Small Timed Offer$1.99
  • Mini Offer$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
  • Small Offer$4.99
  • Medium Timed Offer$4.99
  • Passenger Pack$5.99
  • Pocket of Coins$7.99
  • Tourist Pack$9.99
  • Journey Pass$9.99
  • Big Timed Offer$9.99
  • Giant Multi Offer$9.99
  • Pouch of Coins$14.99
  • Traveler Pack$19.99
18 purchases

Match Squad

One-time18
  • Welcome Offer$0.99
  • 1000 coins$1.99
  • Ice Up! Offer$2.49
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  • Dice Rain$2.49
  • Endless Climb$2.99
  • 3000 coins$3.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Loot Chest$9.99
  • Squad Pass Premium$9.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$14.99
  • Captain's Chest$19.99
  • 25000 coins$19.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$19.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$29.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$49.99
  • Wizard's Treasure$99.99
  • Endless Climb Offer$99.99

Questions

Is Link Match free?
Link Match is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Match Squad free?
Match Squad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Link Match or Match Squad?
Link Match is rated higher. Link Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Match Squad averages 4.6 from 80 ratings.
Do Link Match or Match Squad have ads?
Both Link Match and Match Squad show ads.
Which is updated more often, Link Match or Match Squad?
Link Match ships an update weekly, and Match Squad weekly. Most recently, Link Match was updated on September 24, 2026 and Match Squad on September 27, 2026.

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